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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,220.80, 255,331.20 and 114,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,220.80, 255,331.20 and 114,233.60 is: 171,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,220.80 : 255,331.20 = 114,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,220.80/255,331.20 = 114,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,220.80x = 255,331.20 × 114,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,220.80x = 29,167,402,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,167,402,168.32/170,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,350.40

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